Body found in water as Botanical Gardens taped off by police

Glasgow’s Botanical Gardens have been taped off by police after a body was discovered in the River Kelvin.

Officers were called to the scene at around 12.15pm on Thursday, April 13.

It is currently unknown if any suspicious circumstances surround the death.

Police Scotland said it is in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Following a report received around 12.15pm on Thursday, April 13, the body of a man was discovered in the water at the River Kelvin in the Great Western Road area of Glasgow.

“Officers are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.”

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